Reference No: CIIE0024Pages: 16Published on: 11, May, 2022
Abstract: Three college friends came together to start 'Santa Express'—an on-demand delivery service serving customers for pickup and delivery of handy and non-perishable goods in Kochi, Kerala. The idea was based partly on market research and raw intuition. While they were initially able to grab public attention with their social ... More
Reference No: ECO0005(E)Pages: 9Published on: 1, January, 1967
Abstract: To analyze the cost behaviour and operating efficiency of AMTS in light of the general manager's observations and the supporting data on fare revision. To present arguments for or against fare revision. A note on transport industry terminology is required. ... More
Reference No: O&DS0009Pages: 29Published on: 31, October, 2025
Abstract: Blubirch offered reverse supply chain solutions by automating return processing, improving quality grading and offering an auction marketplace for remarketing of returned products. The increasing trend of customers ordering more items than needed from online marketplaces, so that they could try out the items in the convenience of the home ... More
Reference No: ECO0144Pages: 14 Published on: 1, January, 1970
Abstract: The case illustrates the aggressiveness and the initiative and determination of an Indian businessman, and his struggle with the British shipping interests. ... More
Reference No: F&A0547Pages: 13Published on: 26, February, 2020
Abstract: This case, AirAsia Malaysia: The IPO Decision, presents the situation faced by Tony Fernandes, the CEO of AirAsia Sdn Bhd (AAB), when he and his team of senior managers had to decide whether they should raise funds through an Initial Public Offer (IPO) or through Private Equity. His airline started ... More
Reference No: CTL0004Pages: 9Published on: 11, October, 2024
Abstract: Gujarat, known as the textile capital, was home to CareTaker Logistics’ (CTL) headquarters. The corporation that operated the freight brokering service aimed to dominate this market in the state. Nearly ten years ago, CTL’s creator and owner, Rishi Desai, founded the company. CTL expanded its operations throughout Gujarat’s ... More
Reference No: BP0430Pages: 19Published on: 7, June, 2019
Abstract: This case presents the situation faced by Tony Fernandes, Vice-President of Warner Brothers, ASEAN region CEO, in 2001, when he had to decide whether he should be venturing into Aviation business by acquiring an existing airline or drop the idea altogether. Fernandes was interested in starting a budget airline in Malaysia ... More
Reference No: PSG0067Pages: 27Published on: 23, February, 1994
Abstract: This case emphasizes the decision making process of infrastructure investments for the two modes of transportation of petroleum products between Kandla Port and North West India. Indian Oil Corporation made a proposal in 1981 for a new pipeline between Kandla and Bhatinda, in order to cater to the increased projected traffic ... More
Reference No: MAR0347Pages: 19Published on: 24, October, 2002
Abstract: The Pallavan Transport Corporation (PTC) was the major urban transport service provider for the city of Madras and its environs. The Corporation had introduced faster services (by reducing bus stoppages), called V and J services, for city buses over some routes. Towards the end of 1987, about 15% of the buses were ... More
Reference No: CIPR0007(A)Pages: 16Published on: 6, July, 2010
Abstract: In May 2005, the Committee on Infrastructure took a decision that the Ministry of Railways, in consultation with Planning Commission, would prepare a policy for permitting private and public sector operators to run container trains through the Indian Railways (IR) network. CONCOR, a listed subsidiary of IR, was the only container ... More
Reference No: PSG0093Pages: 30Published on: 15, July, 2004
Abstract: This case attempts to explore the opportunities available for the
Indian Railways to be a major logistics and infrastructure provider
for handling the port-based traffic of Gandhidham Area.
This case focuses on two of the major ports in that area, namely,
Kandla and Mundra. This case examines the performance of ... More
Reference No: CIPR0003(A)Pages: 16Published on: 8, January, 2010
Abstract: Towards the end of 90s, mounting losses forced Madhya Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (MPSRTC), the sole provider of public transport in Madhya Pradesh, to suspend their urban services. As a consequence, organized public transport services ceased to exist in Indore, the largest metropolitan city of the state of Madhya ... More
Reference No: PSG0080EXPages: 26Published on: 24, November, 2000
Abstract: In 1998, the Southern Railway (SR) undertook a project to qualitatively
upgrade its railway timetable, with the objective of making
it more user-friendly. The outcome of this effort, which resulted
in the publication of a significantly improved version of
the timetable in August 1998, had a dramatic impact in how it
was ... More
Reference No: GRC0001Pages: 18Published on: 21, December, 2009
Abstract: Sexual harassment at workplace is often ignored. The reasons may the fear of being fired, singled out, discriminated, nitpicking, being burdened with avoidable work, etc. There may be another serious reason which is of unavailability of an efficacious, just, fair and reasonable legal remedy. While making a decision, the courts ... More
